You’d think the people would’ve had enough of silly love songs, but with only 175 signed, limited-edition copies of Paul McCartney’s new book, “Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run,” Bright Side Bookshop owners Annette Avery and Lisa Lamberson see it isn’t so. And what’s wrong with that? Nothing at all, says Avery. “It’s a win for Bright Side, a win for the collector who bought it and a win for three Flagstaff nonprofits.” The bookshop was offered one of the rare editions from publisher W. W. … [Read more...] about Band on the Run Drops Loot in Flagstaff
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Local Reporter Tells Story of Early River-Running Effort to Document Plant Life
Eighty-five years ago, two botanists put their lives on the line to survey the plants along the Colorado River. Joining a small group of amateur river runners, they embarked on a 43-day journey through the often treacherous waters. The expedition proved wildly successful, and the botanists were lauded by the media for their effort. This was partly for their scientific triumph, but more because of their gender – Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter had entered a man’s world of river running and … [Read more...] about Local Reporter Tells Story of Early River-Running Effort to Document Plant Life
